Natural attractions in Golden Bay

Natural Wonders of Golden Bay

Golden Bay features diverse geological landmarks, including Te Waikoropupū Springs, which hold some of the world's clearest freshwater. The northern tip is defined by Farewell Spit, a 26-kilometre sand spit and bird sanctuary, and the rugged cliffs of Cape Farewell. Inland, the region contains the 176-metre deep Harwoods Hole sinkhole, the limestone formations of Rawhiti Cave, and Wainui Falls. Coastal highlights include the Archway Islands at Wharariki Beach and the golden sands of Awaroa Beach.

Natural Wonders of Golden Bay — Map

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Te Waikoropupū Springs

Te Waikoropupū Springs, also known as Pupu Springs and Waikaremumu Springs, are located in Golden Bay, in New Zealand's South Island.

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Wharariki Beach

Dramatic coastline featuring the Archway Islands rock formations and vast sand dunes. Seal pups are frequently found in the rock pools at low tide. Accessible via a 20-minute walk through coastal farmland.

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Farewell Spit

Farewell Spit is a narrow sand spit at the northern end of the Golden Bay, in the South Island of New Zealand.

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Wainui Falls

A 20-meter waterfall, the largest in the Golden Bay and Abel Tasman region. The access track includes a suspension bridge over the Wainui River.

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Golden Bay

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Cape Farewell

Cape Farewell is a headland in New Zealand, the most northerly point on the South Island. It is located just west of Farewell Spit.

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Rawhiti Cave

Rawhiti Cave, also known as Manson Cave, is a single large limestone cave in the hillside of the Dry Creek Valley 7 kilometres southeast of…

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Wainui Bay

Wainui Bay is within Golden Bay / Mohua, and at the south-eastern end of Golden Bay, in the Tasman Region of the South Island, New Zealand.

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Awaroa Beach

Known as the "People's Beach" after being purchased by public crowdfunding for inclusion in Abel Tasman National Park. This golden sand beach is situated near a large tidal estuary.

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Harwoods Hole

New Zealand's deepest vertical shaft, dropping 176 meters into a marble cave system. Located on Takaka Hill, the sinkhole is reached via a walking track through beech forest.

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